Many laptop users know that in the Windows operating system it is possible to create several accounts at once. This can be very convenient if several people use the device at different times - this way you can protect own files and data, as well as, for example, restrict access to certain sites when sits down on a computer child.
But what if I need to delete an extra account at some point? How to do this on different versions of Windows and what tools will be needed for this? You will learn about all this in this article.
Several ways to delete an account in Windows 7
The content of the article
- Several ways to delete an account in Windows 7
- How to delete an account in Windows 8
- Delete an account in Windows 10
This version, although not the latest, is nevertheless one of the most popular among users. There are several ways to delete an account if you have Windows 7 installed.
The simplest of these is to use the integrated control panel.
Important! Please note that this action can only be performed with access to the administrator account.
You just need to go to the “Settings” located in Start, in the “Accounts” section, and then to “Family and other users”. Now look for an extra account in the list that opens and, holding it down, select the "Delete" item in the menu that opens.
Another option would be to delete it through My Computer. You need to go to "Computer" - "Management" - "Local users" - "Users". Find the entry you want to delete and click on it.
Such actions can only be carried out if you entered the settings through the administrator. This is evidenced by a special icon that can be seen next to "Computer Management".
How to delete an account in Windows 8
The difference between this version is that you can save all the files that were stored in the same account. They will appear in a separate file on the desktop, sorted into folders.
The principle of removal is almost the same. You must first go to the Control Panel and select "User Accounts". Now find the tab “Delete user accounts” and select the extra account.
After that, a special warning will appear on the display that if you do not choose to save the files, then all of them will be lost and cannot be restored. To prevent this from happening, check “Save files”. Now all that remains is to click on the "Delete Account" button.
Now pay attention to the new folder - everything that was stored in the old account is now here and it's up to you to decide what to do with these files. Deletion can also be done only with an administrative account.
A similar principle of erasing an account exists on the latest version of Windows 10. Let us consider this process in more detail so that each user has the opportunity to get rid of an unnecessary profile on a laptop.
Delete an account in Windows 10
In this case, we will need to use the command line.
To do this, start it using the Start button and enter the special phrase net users + Enter. After that, it remains to enter net user username / delete and press Enter. Now check if the unnecessary account has been deleted from your computer.
Sometimes it may be necessary to delete not just a user account, but also a general Microsoft account. After that, access to all previously saved files will fail, so before you complete this step, you must save all the most important to a USB flash drive or other medium. Also, disable all subscriptions and other information previously in your account.
Now go to the section “Account closure” and select the necessary one by following the instructions on the screen. Then carefully read all the conditions and other information that will open in a separate window. Check the boxes next to the necessary functions and conventions.
The system will ask you to select the reason for the removal and mark the account to be closed. You can restore it within two months, but after this period all files will disappear forever.
Now you know how to erase a user account from a laptop, depending on the version of the operating system that is installed on it. This is not a very difficult task that any computer owner can handle, even if he does not have special knowledge and skills in the field of technology. The most important point is to save data that may be needed in the future.. Therefore, do not forget to download everything you need to a flash drive before permanently deleting an account of a user from your computer and erasing all available information about it.
